Why it Resonates

Why do some ideas capture the world’s attention while others disappear?In Why It Resonates, Lem Zakharia; founder of Bedou and former producer of Abbie Chatfield’s podcast, explores the cultural phenomena that unexpectedly spread, influence people, and shape conversations.Each episode takes a single object, show, movement, or trend — from America’s Next Top Model to Stanley Cups, viral internet formats, or grassroots ideas — and asks a simple question:Why did this resonate with people?